Seasonal celebrations are getting underway at the SouthGate shopping centre in Bath, with families invited to head along to get involved and see the festive lights.
Christmas elves at SouthGate Bath | Photo © SWNS
Every weekend until Christmas, festive characters will be popping up at the centre to sprinkle some magic.
Events include visits from Santa himself, along with Mrs Claus, dressed in their Nordic Lapland style with blue robes with white fur and snowflakes.
The Snow Sisters will be singing favourite winter tunes, and a Christmas brass band will be playing Christmas songs for visitors young and old to enjoy, as well as a visit from Frosty who will be dishing out Christmas cookies from his cookie bike.
There will also be appearances from The Snow Lion and Snowdrop the Polar Bear who will be roaming the centre spreading festive cheer, while Santa’s elves will be performing some of the North Pole’s finest magic tricks.
Guy Henderson, centre director at SouthGate Bath, said: “We know that this Christmas might be more difficult for many, so we’re doing what we can to make this year extra special.
“We’re so excited to launch our range of activities and festive character visits to help spread Christmas cheer to as many people as possible in the local community.”
Visitors can also enjoy festive late-night Thursdays with stores open until 7pm in the lead-up to Christmas.
